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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,657.47, 68,486.21 and 12,377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,657.47, 68,486.21 and 12,377.54 is: 18,566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,657.47 : 68,486.21 = 12,377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,657.47/68,486.21 = 12,377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,657.47x = 68,486.21 × 12,377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,657.47x = 847,690,399.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,690,399.40/45,657.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,566.30

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